Norman Thomas
Norman Mattoon Thomas (November 20, 1884 – December 19, 1968) was an American Presbyterian minister who achieved fame as a socialist, pacifist, and six-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America.
Read more about Norman Thomas: Early Years, Electoral Politics, Socialist Party Politics, Causes, Later Years, Death and Legacy, Works, Additional Reading
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“Do you suppose I could buy back my introduction to you?”
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And there he saw a lady bright,
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